CSKA defender Nikita Nesterov told that the team’s goalkeeper Ivan Fedotov is a psychologically stable person, but still adapting after returning from the army.
The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) suspended Fedotov from September 1 until the end of 2023 for signing a two-year contract with CSKA Moscow while he was on a one-year contract with Philadelphia. In addition, CSKA was sanctioned for one year, starting from August 11 – the club cannot make transactions on the international market.
– As captain, do you protect Ivan Fedotov from outside pressure?
– I think Vanya himself understands that everything is in the past. It’s hard to forget, of course. We don’t really touch it. He is still adapting. It takes two or three months in a season where there will be games, wins and losses. I don’t know how he will react. But Fedotov is a psychologically stable guy. I think everything will be fine. And he barely looks at what is happening around him. His first task now is to return to the big sport.
– You played in the NHL yourself. Do you think they will keep a player who doesn’t want to play for them?
– You mean hold on? They will offer you a new contract if they need you. But it all depends on the type of contract. If you’re given a bilateral contract for $700,000, then you say, “No, guys, I went to Russia. And if unilateral multi-year for 5 million dollars, who will refuse? Nesterov told .
last season CSKA becoming the owner of the Gagarin Cup, Nesterov played 27 games in the playoffs and scored 18 points (2 + 16). On September 1, the Army team will fight in Moscow with Ak Bars for the Opening Cup as part of the launch of the new KHL Championship.
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